Sir Alex Ferguson Speaks After Life-Saving Surgery

In a video message released by United, Ferguson praised medical staff for the ‘great care’ shown him during and after the surgery.

Former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, on Thursday thanked medics for saving his life, adding that he felt humbled by the huge outpouring of sympathy in his first public comments since undergoing emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage in May.

In a video message released by United, Ferguson praised medical staff for the ‘great care’ shown him during and after the surgery.

“Hello. Just a quick message, first of all to thank the medical staff at Macclesfield, Salford Royal and Alexandra hospitals,” said a healthy-looking Ferguson, whose speech appeared to have been affected a little.

“Believe me, without those people, who gave me such great care, I would not be sitting here today. So thank you from me and my family, thank you very much.”

Ferguson, who stepped down after winning his 13th Premier League title in 2013, appreciated the care he received and the global reaction to his situation.